What is the advantage of open carry? Seems to me that someone could snatch it right from the holster and run just like a pocket book. Worst yet, use it on you! Isn't concealed carry better. Keep the bad guy guessing. The element of surprise is always an advantage.
You have Never tried a Serpa holster I see....
your "reasoning" is hideously flawed.
Seems to me that someone could snatch it right from the holster and run just like a pocket book.
Nonsense, 99% of holsters used for OC have special retention to prevent this, Serpa Holsters for EG, Quick to draw from, but literaly locks your pistol into the holster, which is effectively locked to your belt.
It's like having your wallet chained to your belt.
Isn't concealed carry better. Keep the bad guy guessing. The element of surprise is always an advantage.
While I won't argue the virtues of having an element of surprise, Concealed Carry's main "Advantage" is in "Not Scaring the Sheep" however from what I am told and have experienced Open Carry is a good Educational Tool, the "Is that a Gun?" comment usually turn into a conversation that 9 times out of 10 leads to the conversion of an anti or at least the anti loosing their fear of guns.
Occasionally some will Knee-Jerk React and put in a "Man with a Gun" call to 911, but that usually results in educating any police that are not otherwise educated on state firearms laws, "Sometimes" but not very often it can result in some Elitist/Anti cop Hauling you off to the Greybar Hotel, but that is an exception and not the rule.
Also their is the Deterrent Factor, although most of the general public never notice an OC'd Pistol, Crooks will as they are the only ones looking for them.
Also from a tactics standpoint, OC allows a major tactical advantage, Quicker/Easier access to your firearm should the SHTF and situation (god forbid) require you to draw and fire on someone.
However if you (anyone) are considering OC, Research, Research, Research, your Local and State Laws and Ordinances First, and have some local Pro 2A Officials and fellow local OC'ers Number's on Speed Dial "Just Incase" you have a rare run-in with a Ignorant/Anti/Elitist Cop.
Don't OC unless you are certain it is legal, aside from that, Have fun and Stay Safe.